Overcoming Adversity In The Diary Of Anne Frank

“Happiness can be found even in the darkest of times, if one only remembers to turn on the light.” This quote by J.K. Rowling shows what people must do to overcome adversity. They have to believe strongly that they can get through difficulties. The play “The Diary of Anne Frank” by Frances Goodrich and Albert Hackett, follows the diary written by a young girl during World War II. Anne Frank is only thirteen when her father presents her with a diary, in which she documents what it is like to be a Jew in the war. As life for Jews in the Netherlands grows worse, Anne and her family try to avoid capture by hiding in a few rooms behind Mr. Frank’s office and warehouse. They share the hideout with another Jewish family, named Van Daan, and Dr. Dussel. Cooped up in a tiny living space, with many rules to ensure their safety, Anne’s freedom is taken away. Problems arise due to food shortage, and the tension that …show more content…
Anne Frank dreams of the adventures she will go on, once the war is over. She fantasizes about walking in the park, and looking at different types of flowers. “You know what I do when it seems as if I couldn’t stand being cooped up for one more minute? I think myself out. I think myself on a walk in the park where I used to go with Pim.”(p.278). Anne doesn’t loose her faith in humanity, which gives her the strength to live on. “When I think of these things, I’m not afraid anymore.” (p.278). “I still believe, in spite of everything, that people are really good at heart.” (p.281). Anne rages, when she hears her sister giving up on life. She doesn’t want to think about only the worst scenarios. “What’s the good in that? What’s the good in thinking of misery the you are already miserable? That’s stupid!”(p.263). Even when the Green Police raids their hiding place, Anne isn’t despaired. She never gives up hope. “If you should find this diary, will you please keep it safe for me, because someday I